World Weather Inc. meteorologist Drew Lerner said areas that have the biggest dryness issue are the areas that had the lightest and least amount of snow early in the season, and have the greatest depth of frost in the ground.

Near normal runoffs are currently forecast for central regions, there is an area west of Prince Albert that could have above normal runoff.

The WSA said the far north and most of southern Saskatchewan are expected to have a below normal snow runoff.

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WSA said the area, stretching to Lloydminster and Cold Lake, had wetter conditions at freeze-up and an above normal snowpack, but flooding conditions are currently not likely to occur.

The agency said runoff potential could change, but based on current conditions, well above normal snowfall would be required before there is a chance of flooding concerns.

It added water supplies at major reservoirs are expected to be adequate in 2019, and recreations lakes should be at desirable summer operating levels.